Oh there's definitely a learning curve, but I think that I'll be surprisingly close to professional brands in terms of quality and finishing... I only wish that I'd have access to a dedicated bartack machine, as these produce both beautiful and strong seams for attaching handles or webbing to fabric, but I'll make do with three rows back-and-forth for now. 



Fabs

Trial-and-Error, and why I don't like it.

Sewing is so hard. I've only ever managed to produce articles that look extremely rustic. I have a feeling your efforts are far better than you allow. Your own eyes always know where to look for the flaws.